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Letter: Tell Congress to act, not talk, on health care

In a recent letter responding to the health care crisis in America, Sen. Richard Burr said, “I agree that we must help ensure that all Americans have access to coverage.” But “access” to insurance is not enough!

Letter: Tell Congress to act, not talk, on health care

In a recent letter responding to the health care crisis in America, Sen. Richard Burr said, “I agree that we must help ensure that all Americans have access to coverage.” But “access” to insurance is not enough!

Just like all the other industrial democracies on earth, the United States can provide comprehensive health care to everyone. The best solution is single-payer “Medicare for All.”

Senator Burr opposes single-payer because “a single-payer system would lead to fewer choices for consumers and patients, and ultimately degrade the overall quality of care in our nation.” Nothing could be further from the truth!

In countries with government-guaranteed health care, quality and access to care is fine. Studies indicate that their citizens are much happier than we are — they are in better health and never fear bankruptcies due to medical bills.

Americans under Rep. John Conyers’ “Improved Medicare for All” Act, would have the freedom to choose their health care providers. And those medical professionals would be compensated by a single government agency using our tax dollars.

Tell all our members of Congress, now is the time to put ideological concerns aside, and vote to provide cost-effective, comprehensive health care to all Americans. It is the right thing to do.